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Special Publications Unit (SPU)
Features Editor/Manager
Franka Philip
franka.philip@guardian.co.tt
Editor
Roslyn Carrington
roslyncarrington@gmail.com
Sales Manager
Sonja Romany
sonja.romany@guardian.co.tt
Head of Design
Denise Baptiste
Design and Layout
Sean Simon
Keith Lancaster
Sherlan Thomas
Richard Yacoob
Special Publications enquiries:
spu1@guardian.co.tt
JUST THIS WEEK my daughter asked me, "Mom, do
they have Internet in Africa?" I thought of all the stu-
pid foreign TV shows she has been exposed to, depict-
ing pretty, sophisticated westerners tramping through
the "jungles of Africa" , encountering "natives", and I
thought, wow, I have my work cut out for me.
Speaking of which, two articles in this week's WOW
really resonated with me. First is Dr. Makini McGuire's
story on black pioneers in medicine, not only because
her mini-biographies were so interesting, but because
of the point she made about the ignorance of young
people who nether know nor care about the many sac-
rifices that have been made in their name. I, too, am
angered beyond words when I think of the young men
who show nothing but disrespect to their forefathers
who have fought, suffered and died just so they could
have the "liberty" to swag around with their pants hov-
ering just above their knees. The young women who
disrespect their bodies and themselves, with scant re-
gard for their grandmothers and great-grandmothers,
who never had the options they choose to squander.
What a waste of human potential.
The other story I really enjoyed was Tishanna
Williams' take on Afro Chic clothing. As much as I ad-
mire traditional African wear (I've owned my share of
lovey pieces), I think that the Afro vibe would be more
eagerly welcomed by the younger generation if they
put a more modern spin on it. Personally, I wouldn't
mind wearing something lightweight, modern and
fresh, with just the right amount of ethnic flavouring.
If anyone knows where I can find a pair of Kente-print
jeans, inbox me!
Anyway, it's a holiday weekend, so I hope you're all out
there having fun. Enjoy your Sunday with your family,
and take care during the week to come.
Roslyn
ON THE COVER
Keomi Serrette
Photo by Richard Cook
Makeup by Cindy Tait
FEATURED ARTICLES
PROFILES
4. Q & A With Lynda Banks-Khan
of the English Speaking Board
By Roslyn Carrington
PROFILES
5. Keomi Serrette
Promoting Social Change
Through Art
By Tishanna Williams
EVENTS PLANNING
6. Dare to Go Local
By Dr Makini McGuire
HEALTH
7. Black Pioneers in Medicine
By Dr. Makini McGuire
WINE
8. Oh, the Wines of South Africa!
By Phyllis Moreau
COMMUNITY
9. Daren Ganga Foundation Cele-
brates Mandela Day with
Beetham Kids
By Roslyn Carrington
FASHION
10. The IMANI Collection
Strength Comes
From Adversity
By Paula Lindo
HAIR
11. How to Start --- and Maintain
--- a Great Head of Dreadlocks
By Tishanna Williams
STYLE
12. Afro-Chic Shopping:
Designers We Love
By Tishanna Williams
FITNESS
13. The Plus-Sized Athlete
By Orlando Griffith
FOOD
14. African Eats
By Roslyn Carrington
CULTURE
15. Tribe and Bliss Launch The Lost
Tribe --- A Revolution of Mas
Story and Photos by Sean Nero
COMMUNITY
16. Speak Out Sisters
Host Emancipation Gala
By Onika Nkrumah-Lakhan